Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Course Credit are available to all students.RPL means that students may be able to receive recognition for any previous learning, work or life experience they may have acquired (if it is relevant to the course they are entering), regardless of where or how they acquired this learning. For example,

they may have completed a formal course at another College or University, or they may have acquired specific skills through on-the-job training or even through some hobbies or community work in which the student has been engaged. Course Credit recognises formal learning. Credit may be given for a completed course or unit which is equivalent to the learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards in the qualification they are enrolling.

 

SRSA will recognise the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations. If a student is granted Course Credit the associated fees for the particular unit/s of competency will be deducted from the students overall tuition fees. When RPL has been granted for a part of their course, students pay an administration fee for those units they are not required to study, instead of the full tuition and resource fees.

 

Students may apply for RPL/Course Credit up to a maximum of 50% deduction in course fees and in order for SRSA to be able to issue the student with a full qualification. Statements of Attainment for individual units will be granted when greater than 50% of a course is undertaken at SRSA.

 

For international students, if granting of RPL/Course Credit effects their course length and course hours DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) will be notified.